Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) vs Saint Petersburg (Russian Federation): Temperature, Rainfall and Sunshine
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) has a higher monthly mean temperature than Saint Petersburg (Russian Federation) in every month of the year.
| Key monthly differences | Kuala Lumpur | Saint Petersburg |
|---|---|---|
| Warmest months (mean temperature) (°C) | June: 27.03 | July: 18.28 |
| Coolest months (mean temperature) (°C) | November, December: 25.83 | January: -5.25 |
| Months with the lowest daily rainfall average (mm/day) | February: 4.59 | February: 0.34 |
| Months with the most daily sunshine (hours/day) | March: 10.03 | June: 13.53 |
Climate comparison questions
When are the temperatures most similar and most different?
The smallest difference in monthly mean temperature is 8.59 °C (July); the largest is 31.25 °C (January).
How much do temperatures vary across the year?
The difference between the warmest and coolest monthly means is 1.21 °C in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and 23.52 °C in Saint Petersburg (Russian Federation). This describes seasonal variation, not the range between daytime highs and nighttime lows.
Which location has more rainfall?
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) has a higher daily rainfall average in 12 months and Saint Petersburg (Russian Federation) in 0; 0 months are equal at the displayed precision. Rainfall amounts do not tell us how many days it rains.
Which location has more sunshine?
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) has more average sunshine hours per day in 7 months and Saint Petersburg (Russian Federation) in 5; 0 months are equal at the displayed precision. Sunshine duration is different from daylight duration.
Data and measurement guide
Daily values are averaged separately for each calendar month over the saved reference period. Temperatures are daily means, not daytime highs. Rainfall is an average daily amount, not a monthly total; sunshine is average hours per day. These historical averages are not a weather forecast. Each location’s reference period is listed below and may differ.
- Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) — Reference period: 2013–2023
- Saint Petersburg (Russian Federation) — Reference period: 2013–2023
Monthly climate data
Difference: Saint Petersburg (Russian Federation) minus Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
Temperature °C
| Month | Kuala Lumpur | Saint Petersburg | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.00 | -5.25 | -31.25 |
| Feb | 26.71 | -3.67 | -30.38 |
| Mar | 26.96 | -1.77 | -28.73 |
| Apr | 26.82 | 3.88 | -22.94 |
| May | 27.00 | 11.14 | -15.86 |
| Jun | 27.03 | 16.66 | -10.38 |
| Jul | 26.86 | 18.28 | -8.59 |
| Aug | 26.62 | 17.36 | -9.26 |
| Sep | 26.45 | 12.23 | -14.21 |
| Oct | 26.36 | 5.82 | -20.54 |
| Nov | 25.83 | 1.17 | -24.67 |
| Dec | 25.83 | -2.25 | -28.08 |
| ⌀ Month | 26.54 | 6.13 | -20.41 |
Average sunshine (hours/day)
| Month | Kuala Lumpur | Saint Petersburg | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9.04 | 1.04 | -8.00 |
| Feb | 9.91 | 2.55 | -7.35 |
| Mar | 10.03 | 6.57 | -3.46 |
| Apr | 9.25 | 9.50 | 0.26 |
| May | 9.04 | 11.83 | 2.79 |
| Jun | 9.39 | 13.53 | 4.14 |
| Jul | 9.40 | 12.52 | 3.12 |
| Aug | 9.17 | 10.51 | 1.34 |
| Sep | 8.76 | 7.58 | -1.17 |
| Oct | 8.46 | 4.30 | -4.16 |
| Nov | 7.54 | 1.37 | -6.16 |
| Dec | 7.92 | 0.62 | -7.31 |
| ⌀ Month | 8.99 | 6.83 | -2.16 |
Average daily rainfall (mm/day)
| Month | Kuala Lumpur | Saint Petersburg | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.28 | 0.35 | -5.93 |
| Feb | 4.59 | 0.34 | -4.26 |
| Mar | 6.54 | 0.51 | -6.03 |
| Apr | 8.95 | 1.16 | -7.79 |
| May | 7.00 | 1.83 | -5.17 |
| Jun | 4.98 | 1.91 | -3.07 |
| Jul | 4.95 | 2.74 | -2.21 |
| Aug | 5.82 | 3.28 | -2.55 |
| Sep | 7.59 | 1.90 | -5.69 |
| Oct | 8.96 | 2.03 | -6.93 |
| Nov | 12.69 | 1.25 | -11.44 |
| Dec | 10.45 | 0.54 | -9.91 |
| ⌀ Month | 7.40 | 1.49 | -5.92 |
Snow (mm)
| Month | Kuala Lumpur | Saint Petersburg | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.00 | 7.94 | 7.94 |
| Feb | 0.00 | 8.71 | 8.71 |
| Mar | 0.00 | 4.77 | 4.77 |
| Apr | 0.00 | 3.16 | 3.16 |
| May | 0.00 | 0.31 | 0.31 |
| Jun | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Jul | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aug | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sep | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Oct | 0.00 | 0.87 | 0.87 |
| Nov | 0.00 | 4.53 | 4.53 |
| Dec | 0.00 | 7.98 | 7.98 |
| ⌀ Month | 0.00 | 3.19 | 3.19 |
